I love the way Isaiah 53 begins!

With two direct questions.

“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?” Isaiah 53:1, King James Version

The noun “report” translates “shemuah,” meaning “news, tidings, doctrine,” and even “rumor!”

Something heard! (Remember, “Faith cometh by hearing.” Romans 10:17)

Thus begins the chapter that (looks to me like) centers on the Messiah of Israel. The Saviour of the world! Our Lord Jesus Christ!

It is indeed a Report, a twelve verse Report!

Then the second half of our Verse today adds/asks … “To whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed?”

And again … the next 11 verses focus on Jesus!

My point this morning: in Isaiah’s mind, the ARM of the Lord is equated with JESUS, God’s only begotten Son!

JESUS IS THE ARM OF THE LORD!

And is not this true?

Every time God does something, He uses Jesus to get the Work accomplished!

From Creation … all the way to Calvary!

To the present High Priestly Ministry being conducted in Heaven (this very second) by our Advocate … again, Jesus! Praying for us!

The Arm of the Lord!

One more of hundreds (maybe even thousands) of reasons to love Him!

I am so thankful today that the Arm of the Lord has been revealed to us!

“Galah” is the verb, “discovered, uncovered, made to appear!”

Amen.

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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